Friday, September 30, 2005

Living Wills

When we read stories like this it makes me think that the protestors should be asked if they themselves have Living Wills. If not, they should be prevented from protesting as in cases like these,only the family can make an educated guess as to whether she ever thought about a Living Will. Read story.

Thursday, September 29, 2005

Estate Planning Means You Know Where Everything Is

You have done your estate planning and now you are set, nothing to worry about. The years pass, you and or your wife die, and now is the time to pass it all on. But where is the Will that everyone knows you made? They know the lawyer is dead, the bank absorbed by a competitor, but who has the papers and documents? Read article.

Wednesday, September 28, 2005

Estate Planning For Women

Estate planning is not just for your husband; it is for you as well. Even if you are not the main earner, you are the main person around whom the family swings. Thus you must prepare that there are systems and persons in place to take over. And the way you do that is with good estate planning. Read article on estate planning.

Monday, September 26, 2005

Living Wills And Harley's

I don't know that you can blame the Harley in this case but it brings to mind again the need to provide, not for ourselves, but for those who will remain. A Living Will unsigned, a Last Will and Testament not finalised, a forgotten "thank you" all fall into the same category. DO IT NOW. Read article.

Friday, September 23, 2005

Disability Insurance Needs To Be Clear

Here is a story about a woman battling an insurance company to continue her Disability Insurance payments.And this brings up a very sore point with a lot of people.

You are only one person with one person,s resources to go to battle with an insurance company,bank or other large organisation.A disability insurance company has very deep resources with many lawyers on staff or on retainer. How many lawyers do you have in similar positions? I thought so.

And above all else, this is not personal for them, it is just business.

Thursday, September 22, 2005

Cancer Insurance May Help You Recover

Cancer Insurance can be covered by different types of policies. Before buying such a policy you should ask your doctor for some advice. If your family has only suffered from breast cancer for instance, perhaps this is the way to go. While cost may be a consideration, you need to have comprehensive coverage, if you think you are at risk. Read article.

Wednesday, September 21, 2005

Living Wills Are A Necessity

When tragic accidents happen, and they do, a Living Will, if it has been prepared, may well be the first thing that jumps into the mind of relatives. There is always the thought of what hapens now. If a Living Will as well as a Last Will and Testament have been signed, the thought will be that at least the person or persons had made provision for just such an event. If you haven't made a Living Will do it now. Read article.

Tuesday, September 20, 2005

Long Term Care Insurance Cares For Your Financial Health Too

There is now another player in the Long Term Care Insurance field. We are very strong advocates of lots of companies in each insurance field as that gives consumers both choice and price competition. And each necessarily brings its own approach to the table. Read article.

Monday, September 19, 2005

Estate Plannning Prevents Problems

Here is a story about estate planning well ahead while they still have the mind and time to get it right.
Estate planning can be a tiresome,emotional process but if you start early with no likelihood you,ll keel over the next day,you will end up with an estate plan that should satisfy everybody.

Friday, September 16, 2005

Cancer Insurance May Help You Recover

Cancer Insurance can be covered by different types of policies. Before buying such a policy you should ask your doctor for some advice. If your family has only suffered from breast cancer for instance,perhaps this is the way to go. While cost may be a consideration, you need to have comprehensive coverage, if you think you are at risk. Read the article on cancer insurance.

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Living Wills Make Some People Very Relaxed

Now here's a lady with a great attitude! She has her Living Will and explains, very coherently,the how and why of it.You may not completely agree with her on certain points, but hey, that's what makes the world go around.

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Living Will Of Terri Schiavo

This is a story that has no end and has generated the voicing of many points of view.

Here is the view of a minister who is not concerned with the Living Will itself but rather with its interpretation. Some of the points raised are pretty hard to dispute. Read more.

Tuesday, September 13, 2005

Estate Planning With Your Parents

As with a Living Will, it is never too late to start estate planning. And it is sometimes wise to include your children. They then know what is going on and become familiar with your financial possessions. They need to know where the Last Will and Testament is, the bank accounts and the investments. All this makes everybody's job a lot easier. Read more.

Monday, September 12, 2005

Disability Insurance Pays The Bills

Disability insurance pays the bills. It comes in just as regularly as a paycheck so you keep up to date with your bills. If you have no coverage at all, you should stop reading now and call your disability rep; it's that important. And even if you have some at work, you should raise it to the level you can afford. Read more.

Wednesday, September 07, 2005

Living Will Directives Criticized

This is the first time we have read about a Living Will directive being criticized when used in a war zone.The Will had been made. Possibly with the thought that this might happen, as indeed it did. And then the family is upbraided because they permitted his wishes to be carried out. Some people should mind their own business! Read more.

Tuesday, September 06, 2005

Long Term Care Is Something You Must Have

Long term care is a problem that people keep putting off as they cannot see themselves ever being old even when they see their parents aging.

But the problem won't go away and you are better off to find out now, BEFORE you need it, than to land in hospital and have to come to grips with it when are not in control of your life. Read more.

Thursday, September 01, 2005

Disability Insurance Coverage Must Be Understood

Now here is a case of a professional who sells disability insurance and presumably understands it. And this is why, you the consumer, better be up to date on what your policy covers and what it doesn't. Of course, if you don't have any coverage you won't have to worry!